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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 50m

Sounds like a plan -and thank you! 😊

Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 1h

I read that as how's the sky... - it's a bright blue, so that's a good thing. :) Otherwise trying to put words down and getting far too easily distracted. ;)

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 20h

Thank you! 🥰

LESBIreviewed @lesbireviewed.bsky.social · 21h

New Books 11th October 2025

- The Perfect Christmas by @barbarawinkes.bsky.social

- On The Edge Of Uncertainty by @evbancroft.bsky.social

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New Books 11th October 2025

Find out about the stories received and added to the review schedule. Interested in following the authors or buying the books? The Perfect Christmas by Barbara Winkes On The Edge Of Uncertainty by …

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 1d

We've been learning for a while about books that have been targeted. Unfortunately, the goal of those behind the bans goes far beyond the numbers we've seen already. GCLS & SASS have our backs. That's why I stand with them. #bannedbooksweek #sapphicswiththebanned

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you! It's been a long journey for them. :)

Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 6d

For this week's #lesficfri, the word is tempt, and here's a bit of a throwback Friday, to the very beginning of Carpenter/Harding. I'm fortunate that readers were tempted to read more about Jordan and Ellie, because we'll be up to book #18 in January!

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 8d

And I've been in a bit of a writing slump (not *not* writing, but also not loving it) for a few months, but now I'm excited about what's next on the schedule. Publishing for 2026 is set, new series in 2027 - and likely, another surprise!

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 8d

This has been quite the wild year for indie authors (and in general, obviously). Sapphic readers rock for keeping our books visible in this climate. 💕

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 13d

For this week's #lesficfri, here's a snippet from my Mafia romance novella Broken Ice, in Queen vs. Queen 3. Enjoy! 🥰

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 13d

And in case you'd like to know more about Under Pressure, or my writing process in general, you can now check out All about the Books over at I Heart SapphFic! iheartsapphfic.com/2025/09/25/a...

All About: Under Pressure by Barbara Winkes - I Heart SapphFic

All About: Under Pressure by Barbara Winkes - Under Pressure by Barbara Winkes Released: Sep 18, 2025 Genre: Mystery Why this book and why now? Like the first Luce Allen book, In Harm's Way, it deals

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 13d

I have to admit my characters do get hurt quite a bit, but where there's hurt, there's also comfort! (I found some in Under Pressure, though only one that wasn't spoiler-ish...)

Ocean @oceanwrites.bsky.social · 14d

Happy Thur #lesficfri Friends!
🤗

Tomorrow's theme is ****HURT****

Is someone in your story HURTING?
What or who HURT them? Hopefully the HURT will heal!
🤕 🩼 💔

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 18d

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 19d

The word is "remember." Here's #lesficfri! 🥰 Luce doesn't ever relax, apparently, but sometimes she remembers to eat. Especially when Kendra reminds her. Find this book and all my others at amazon.com/author/barbarawinkes

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 21d

My new pinned post to let you know Under Pressure is out now! Available here mybook.to/UPLuceAllen2 (ebook, paperback, KU). PS: The best way to always stay up to date with new releases etc. is to sign up for an author's newsletter! You can find mine here: barbarawinkes.eo.page/8m2jy Thank you! ❤️

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 21d

Thank you so much! 🥰
(only a few hours until Book Birthday!) 😎

LESBIreviewed @lesbireviewed.bsky.social · 21d

Reviewed: 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Under Pressure by @barbarawinkes.bsky.social. Go to review:

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Book Video Review: Under Pressure by Barbara Winkes – Ebook

Play the book review video of Under Pressure by Barbara Winkes: Buy the book: Visit Barbara Winkes’ website. Keep up to date with Barbara Winkes, follow them: Facebook Twitter Bluesky Sign up for B…

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 24d

I wonder what scene this was...I have an idea... ;)

LESBIreviewed @lesbireviewed.bsky.social · 24d

Update: Under Pressure by @barbarawinkes.bsky.social Up to Chapter 17…woah!!! 😲

Buy the book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNN74LVZ

Under Pressure: A Luce Allen Mystery (Luce Allen Mysteries Book 2)

Sarah Burke and her daughter Poppy have vanished. Luce and her colleague, Detective Ritter, have several suspects, including the ex-husband, who claims Sarah struggled as a parent, and her new boyfrie...

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · 26d

Thank you for reading! ☺️

LESBIreviewed @lesbireviewed.bsky.social · 26d

Update: Under Pressure by @barbarawinkes.bsky.social Chapter 1…yes, let’s 😏

Buy the book: www.amazon.com/dp/B0FNN74LVZ

Under Pressure: A Luce Allen Mystery (Luce Allen Mysteries Book 2)

Under Pressure: A Luce Allen Mystery (Luce Allen Mysteries Book 2) - Kindle edition by Winkes, Barbara . Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading Under Pressure: A Luce Allen Mystery (Luce Allen Mysteries Book 2).

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · Sep 6

Thank you for the fun prompts! It's really helpful to do something consistently (often, my ADHD resists that). And did I mention fun?☺️

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · Sep 5

As promised: I'm sharing secrets for this week's #lesficfri. Did you know I also have a book called Secrets? My 3rd, but my first thriller, the genre calling me home. :) But there's also plenty of suspense to be found in the books below. 🌈📚

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · Sep 4

So many secrets! I'll be sure to find something! :)

Ocean @oceanwrites.bsky.social · Sep 4

Happy Thur #lesficfri Friends!
🤗
Tomorrow's theme is ****SECRET****

Got any SECRETS you feel like sharing from your stories?
🤫🤐😯

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · Aug 30

For my new pinned post:
* Out now: Queen vs. Queen 3, the Mafia romance edition
* Available for pre-order: Under Pressure, the second Luce Allen Mystery
⬇️for readers who love suspense with a sapphic couple 🌈📚❤️ barbarawinkes.com

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · Aug 29

More Queen vs. Queen, a glimpse behind the curtain from Anne Hagan over at I Heart SapphFic (thank you for your kind words, Anne!): iheartsapphfic.com/2025/08/29/a...

All About: Queen Vs Queen 3 by Anne Hagan - I Heart SapphFic

All About: Queen Vs Queen 3 by Anne Hagan - Queen Vs Queen 3 by Anne Hagan Released: Aug 28, 2025 Genre: Romantic Suspense Why this book and why now? Barbara Winkes and I (Anne Hagan) first

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · Aug 29

Thank you so much! (Still catching up from vacation time...so glad you enjoyed Addison and Cate's story!) 🥰

LESBIreviewed @lesbireviewed.bsky.social · Aug 21

Reviewed: 5 Stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Broken Ice by @barbarawinkes.bsky.social. Go to review:

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Book Video Review: Broken Ice by Barbara Winkes – Ebook

Play the book review video of Broken Ice by Barbara Winkes: Buy the book: Visit Barbara Winkes’ website. Keep up to date with Barbara Winkes, follow them: Facebook Twitter Bluesky Sign up for…

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · Aug 28

Happy Book Birthday to @annehagan.bsky.social, @edalelane.bsky.social, Alysia D. Evans, and me! 🥰 mybook.to/QvQ3

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Barbara Winkes @barbarawinkes.bsky.social · Aug 25

Also, since we were away for most of it, I didn't have as much time to tell you that a bunch of my books were discounted for the huge IHS sale - you can still check them out at amazon.com/author/barbarawinkes and amazon.com/author/ravenjspencer. There's some C/H, Joanna Mitchell, and more!